Madeira Best of the West Day Tour

4.7
(673 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava.

Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau.

Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch or a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls.

Returning to Funchal, stop to take photos from the Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can arrange for pickups at other locations in the Funchal area as long as there's a known reference point and a place where our vehicle can safely stop for some minutes without blocking any roads or traffic. Our staff will contact you with the most accurate time for your pickup. Pickups outside the Funchal area are available (at extra cost). Please contact us for advice on the best pickup for you according to your location/accommodation.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    At Cabo Girão, you get a breathtaking sea views from the observation platform. At an altitude of 580 meters, it's the highest cape in Europe and the second in the world.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit the beautiful church of São Bento and enjoy the sea views.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We do our main stop at Porto Moniz at around lunchtime. Here you can pick from a number of local restaurants, bars, or enjoy the beautiful natural swimming pools.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue towards the Village of Porto Moniz where we arrive at around lunch time.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Seixal, where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can appreciate the great waterfall and the old roads along the cliffs.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at the top of a mountain where you have a beautiful overall view of both the north and south coast of the island.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Supplied by Lido Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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